PEARL PV

CG (Core Group) meeting
2017-12-14 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | COST Office – Brussels, Avenue Louise 149, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
Participants: CG members

WG (Working Group) 1-5 meetings
2018-01-22 09:00 - 17:00 | COST Office – Brussels, Avenue Louise 149, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
Participants: All WG members
Agenda: WG Workshops Agenda

Valorization Panel Meeting
2018-01-23 09:00 - 12:00 | COST Office – Brussels, Avenue Louise 149, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
Participants: Industry Liaison Manager and invited attendees
Agenda: VPM Agenda

MC2 meeting
2018-01-23 13:00 - 17:00 | COST Office – Brussels, Avenue Louise 149, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
Participants: MC members or substitutes
Agenda: MC2 Agenda

Seminar WG1
2018-10-22 | University of Cyprus, 1, University Avenue, Aglantzia, Nicosia, 2109, Cyprus
MATCHING PV DATA AND PV PERFORMANCE RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Participants: In e-COST registered participants of PEARL PV, in particular active members of WGs and MC members or their substitutes
NOTE: you are only eligible for reimbursement if you have received (and accepted) the official invitation through e-COST to be expected in August
Short description: Working group 1 of Cost Action PEARL PV aims to develop generally accepted approaches and guidelines for the collection of data about the performance of PV modules and PV systems for the whole Action. In this seminar, we will therefore aim at making an inventory of relevant PV research questions and gaps in knowledge in order to set requirements on data to be collected and analyzed. All WG leaders of this Action will therefore present an overview of the state-of-the-art of research in the field of the specific WG, and in a discussion session with attendees, a set of questions and data will be drafted. Together, they will form the basis of data collection of WG1.
Among others results will be presented of a questionnaire which was recently developed and sent out among partners to identify required and available data. All partners had implicitly (and/or explicitly) research questions in their mind while filling out the questionnaire by identifying data to be either absolutely necessary, highly desired, or nice to have (or even not required). This demonstrates that rather than collecting as much data as possible, it is imperative to ask research questions first and subsequently define the required data set that would allow answering the questions properly.
Agenda:
9:00h Welcome for WG1 members of PEARL PV: Wilfried van Sark (prof.dr.), Utrecht University, The Netherlands
9:05h Welcome for the whole Action PEARL PV: Angele Reinders (prof.dr.), TU/e and UT, The Netherlands
9:20h Opening address: Nathalie Jaarsma, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Cyprus
9:30h Plenary address on PV performance: Josh Stein (dr.), Sandia National Laboratories, USA
10:30h Break
11:00h State-of-the-art in PV monitoring, WG1 aims and tasks: Wilfried van Sark (prof.dr.), Utrecht University, The Netherlands
11:20h Results of PV data identification questionnaire (Wilfried van Sark)
11:30h Discussion with all attendees
11:45h State-of-the-art in Reliability and durability of PV, WG2 aims and tasks: Gabriele Eder (dr.) OFI, Austria
12:15h Discussion with all attendees
12:30h Lunch
14:00h State-of-the-art in PV simulation, WG3 aims and tasks: Nicola Pearsall (prof.dr.), Northumbria University, United Kingdom
14:30h Discussion with all attendees
14:45h State-of-the-art in PV in the built environment, WG4 aims and tasks: Alessandra Scognamiglio (dr.), ENEA, Italy
15:15h Discussion with all attendees
15:30h Break
16:00h State-of-the-art in PV in grids, WG5 aims and tasks: Jonathan Leloux (dr.), Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
16:30h Discussion with all attendees
16:45h Summary of the seminar and closing remarks: Wilfried van Sark (prof.dr.), Utrecht University, The Netherlands
17:00h End of meeting

Venue
University of Cyprus
1, University Avenue, Aglantzia
Nicosia 2109
Cyprus

Travel and accommodation information can be found here: PEARL-PV_Fall_Event_Logistics_30052018

COST Training School
2018-10-23 13:00 - 2018-10-26 13:00 | University of Cyprus, 1, University Avenue, Aglantzia, Nicosia, 2109, Cyprus
MONITORING AND SIMULATION OF THE PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY OF PHOTOVOLTAICS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Short description: The first PEARL-PV Training School on the topic
“Monitoring and Simulation of the Performance and Reliability of Photovoltaics in the Built Environment”
will take place at University of Cyprus in Nicosia in Cyprus, between 23th and 26th October 2018. It will focus on the special requirements and challenges of integrating PV in built environment and grids with focus on the determination and prediction of performance and reliability. In a 3,5 days training school comprising of input lectures, practical courses and on-site excursions, trainees will gain a deep understanding of planning and building of integrated photovoltaics and learn about key topics from PEARL PV Working Groups such as performance monitoring, reliability and simulation issues.
Training School trainees (students, researchers, educators and practitioners) will participate in multiple introductive expert lectures, interactive seminars, practical courses including team action work, study tours, and much more. Interested in gaining and transfering knowledge on the challenges and possibilities of photovoltaics integrated in the built environment to your institute and country? Learn from experts and others experiences from best practice projects and share your own experiences!
Preliminary schedule: The preliminary detailed schedule of this Training School can be downloaded here PEARL PV CA16235 Training School Schedule of Events FINAL23092018 This agenda might be subjected to minor changes.
Venue
University of Cyprus
1, University Avenue, Aglantzia
Nicosia 2109
Cyprus

See here for a weblink to travel and accommodation information: PEARL-PV_Fall_Event_Logistics
Participants: PhD candidates, Postdocs , R&D people. Please notice that the Training School will be offered to 50 participants at a maximum.
NOTE: This Training School involves a separate registration and selection procedure. Also you are only eligible to participate or to receive reimbursement if you have received (and accepted) the official invitation through e-COST to be expected in September.
Registration costs: Free of charge, the Training School Management will therefore apply a registration and selection procedure of trainees.
Other costs: Travel, accommodation and insurances and other costs not being registration costs have to be paid by the trainee him/herself.
Reimbursement: 20 trainees of the total number will be eligible to receive reimbursement which will be 500 Euro per trainee. Note that trainees are only eligible for reimbursement if they have received (and accepted) the official invitation through e-COST (to be expected in September).
Contact persons regarding the content of the Training School:
Training School Manager Gabriele Eder at Gabriele.Eder@ofi.at
Training School Manager Aleksandra Krstic-Furundzic at akrstic@arh.bg.ac.rs
Registration procedure of trainees:
Applications opens: 15th June 2018
Applications close: 31st July 2018
Each applicant has to register in e-COST https://e-services.cost.eu adding his/her bank details to his/her e-COST profile and send an email to David Moser (the Training School Selection Chair) at david.moser@eurac.edu with the following documents:

A cover letter briefly (max 1 page) introducing the applicant, previous PV projects, involvement in PEARL-PV activities, motivation and benefits for Training School participation, possibility to disseminate Training School topics through education or awareness sessions within their own institute or countries.
The applicant’s CV (max 2 pages) including relevant publications.

Selection procedure of trainees:
Announcement of the selected trainees and their reimbursement: 1st September 2018
Official invitation by e-COST to participate in the Training School: 15th of September 2018
The Training School applications will be considered by a committee of PEARL PV Core Group members of which David Moser will be the Training School Selection Chair. The outcome of the evaluation will be notified by the Training School Managers. Thereafter the trainees will be officially invited to participate by a message sent by e-COST.
The applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Quality of PV projects and experience, involvement in PEARL PV activities, Weight 20 %
Motivation of the applicant to participate to Training School, Weight 40 %
Plan to disseminate Training School topics, Weight 40 %

Only applicants who have registered in e-COST, including their bank details and who have submitted their CV and cover letter will be permitted to take part in the selection procedure.
Regarding eligibility of trainees to receive reimbursement, please carefully read the specific rules and regulations shown below.
Specific rules and regulations regarding Training Schools of a COST Action:
1) Trainees are entitled to receive a fixed grant as described in the COST Vademecum
2) Trainee Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to attending the Training School. The Trainee Grant is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee. Different Grants amount can be attributed to each trainee.
3) Each trainee must register for an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu – each trainee must add their bank details to their e-COST profile.
4) Trainees eligible to be reimbursed:
Trainees must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD Student or postdoctoral fellow or can be employed by, or affiliated to, an institution, organisation or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research.
Trainees eligible for reimbursement:
1) Trainees from COST Full Members / COST Cooperating Member, see here http://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_member_states
2) Trainees from Approved NNC Institutions.
3) Trainees from Approved European RTD Organisations.
Trainees not eligible to be reimbursed:
1) Trainees from COST Partner Members.
2) Trainees from Approved IPC Institutions.
3) Trainees from Approved IO, EU Commission, Bodies, Offices and Agencies.
4) Other Trainees not specifically mentioned as being eligible.

MC3 Meeting
2019-02-25 | TBDL, Lisbon, Portugal, Campo Grande 1749-016, Lisbon, Portugal
Participants: MC members or substitutes
Agenda: MC3 Agenda
Information: Detailed planning and travel information

Workshops for each Working Group
2019-02-26 - 2019-02-28 | TBDL, Lisbon, Portugal, Campo Grande 1749-016, Lisbon, Portugal
For the workshops each Working Group has a specific agenda. These agenda’s are shown below:
For WG1: PEARLPV CA16235 WG1 Workshop 26_28Feb2019 Lisbon-update19022019
For WG2: PEARLPV CA16235 WG2 Workshop 26_28Feb2019 Lisbon _final08022019
For WG3: PEARLPV CA16235 WG3 Workshop 26_28Feb2019 Lisbon _final08022019
For WG4: PEARLPV CA16235 WG4 Workshop 26_28Feb2019 Lisbon – final08022019
For WG5: PEARLPV CA16235 WG5 Workshop 26_28Feb2019 Lisbon – final08022019
General Information: Detailed planning and travel information
Excursion: On Thursday 28 February 2019 a technical excursion will be organized to the CIS PV power plant (UPP, 825 kWp) da Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, a lunch and a visit to a CPV power plant (1.26 MWp). The excursion will start at 9:00h and end at 17:00h.

If you are interested in participating in the technical excursion please send an email to clee@fc.ul.pt with the subject “I will participate in PEALRPV Technical excursion”. Please notify the organization before 11 February to allow them to prepare transportation and the lunch as well as possible.

Workshop
2019-04-24 09:00 - 2019-04-25 13:30 | Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade, Serbia, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture, Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 73/2, Belgrade, Portugal
Workshop on “PV Performance Research in COST Inclusiveness Target Countries”
The Workshop is aimed at capturing experiences with PV system research and PV developments in Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs), as well as on intensifying knowledge exchange between PV experts. Having in mind that the group of ICTs includes Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Republic of North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia and Turkey, it is indicative that experiences with PV systems can vary among these countries.
The Workshop is hosted by the Faculty of Architecture at University of Belgrade in Serbia. It is an opportunity to bring together scientists, PV professionals, PhD students and city representatives from ITCs, and to encourage the use of PV technology by architects and urban planners.
Agenda: CA16235 PEARL PV Belgrade 2019 Workshop – Agenda24_25042019

Seminar
2019-10-14 | Cavalieri Art Hotel, Malta, Spinola Road, St Julian's, Malta
Please save the date of 14 October 2019 for a Seminar of COST Action PEARL PV in Malta of the topic of
PV Reliability and Durability
The solar photovoltaic (PV) market has experienced an accelerated growth accompanied by remarkable cost declines for solar PV technologies. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) from solar PV decreased by more than 70% between 2010 and 2017 – reaching the cost range of fossil fuels. As solar PV power systems become increasingly competitive, constant market growth relies on assurances of performance and durability.
A well-established quality assurance framework that comprises metrology, standards, testing methods, inspections, certifications, accreditation, among others, can mitigate development and operational risks, decrease failure rates and improve the overall performance of solar PV technologies.
Typically, it is also difficult for a PV plant owner to investigate technical problems since it requires advanced knowledge about the design of PV modules and systems as well as high-end equipment to measure the impact in terms of performance loss of the various degradation modes which might occur. Failures and performance losses can be associated with different kind of events, which cannot all be attributed to the technology and its implementation.
Though, before one starts digging into the different type of failures and the related performance loss, the industry and experts should be involved to move all together towards a common nomenclature of failures found in the field.
Historical data of performance and failure modes of PV systems are not easily accessible to all market players. These stakeholders have a diverse background and can be categorized as investors (private and public), PV plant owners, asset managers, EPCs, O&M operators, and insurance companies. The reasons behind the difficulty to have access to historical data of PV plants relies in the short time upon which most PV systems have been operational so far. Furthermore, a tendency exists among system operators and component manufacturers to keep performance and failure data confidential.
In addition, detailed performance data are in most cases not available for PV plants of the residential and commercial market segment as the cost of monitoring is still perceived as an added cost. Finally, although the description of the failure and corrective measures is common practice in the field of operation and maintenance, this is not often carried out at a sufficient level of detail for PV systems. However, for the PV industry, these performances and failures data are required to have a better understanding of the technical risks, risk management practices, and the related economic impacts.
This information is also essential to ensure investor confidence and hence to develop a mature and bankable market.
In the next years, as the availability of measured data will exponentially increase, it will be imperative to build large databases, as in PEARL-PV, with a potentially harmonized method to increase the confidence level of the statistical analysis and thus reduce the perceived risks for investors.

All these aspects are covered by the activities of the PEARL-PV network and will be explored during the seminar where world leading experts in the field will present first hand experience coming from monitoring, field inspections, characterization techniques, etc in order to provide extremely valuable knowledge in the topic of quality and reliability of PV modules and systems.
David Moser
Chair of the Seminar
The Seminar’s preliminary program is as follows:

10:30h Welcome for WG2 members of PEARL PV: Gernot Oreski (dr.), PCCL
10:40h Welcome for the whole Action PEARL PV: Angele Reinders (prof.dr.), TU/e and UT, The Netherlands Seminar_COSTActionPEARLPV_14102019
11:00h Plenary address on PV system degradation: Alessandro Virtuani, EPFL 2019_AV_PearlPV_Malta_14oct2019
12:00h Material degradation in PV: Gernot Oreski (dr.), PCCL Degradation of Materials – G. Oreski
12:45h Lunch
13:45h The economic impact of failures in the field, David Moser (dr.), EURAC 20191014_PEARLPVseminar_DavidMoser
14:30h Failure detection in the field, Ulrike Jahn, TÜV Rheinland Energy Jahn final_PEARL PV_Malta_ 2019-10-14
15:15h Break
16:00h Operational performance of large fleet of PV systems: Jonathan Leloux (dr.), Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain 2019_10_14_PearlPV_Seminar_Malta_Jonathan_Leloux
16:45h Summary of the seminar and closing remarks: Gernot Oreski (dr.), PCCL
17:00h End of meeting

Travel information for Malta can be accessed here: TrainingSchool_Host_Info_Malta
This event is supported by the following organizations:
Conventions Malta https://www.conventionsmalta.com/en-GB
Malta Council for Science and Technology https://mcst.gov.mt/
MCAST Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology https://www.mcast.edu.mt/
in collaboration with The University of Malta https://www.um.edu.mt/

Training School
2019-10-15 09:00 - 2019-10-18 14:00 | Cavalieri Art Hotel, Malta, Spinola Road, St Julian's, Malta
October 15, 2019 @ 9:00 – October 18, 2019 @ 14:00
The PEARL-PV Training School on the topic
Evaluation of the performance degradation of PV-systems – influence factors, failure modes and their detectability and effect on economic viability
will take place at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology MCAST in Paola, Malta, between 15th and 18th October 2019. It will focus on reliability topics of PV systems with special attention on degradation effects of PV materials, components and systems. Various failure modes and their detectability will be illustrated. Furthermore their impact on the electrical performance and economic viability of PV systens will be calculated. In 3.5 days of expert lectures, on-site practical courses and excursions, trainees will gain a deeper understanding for the causes of potential ageing induced electrical performance losses and how to determine and measure various failure modes. The attendants will learn about key topics of reliability for state-of-the-art crystalline Si-technologies as well as for thin film and emerging technologies from PEARL PV Working Group members and external experts.
Training School trainees (students, researchers, educators and practitioners) will participate in multiple introductive expert lectures, interactive seminars, practical courses including team action work, study tours, and much more. Interested in gaining and transfering knowledge on reliability of the various photovoltaic technologies to your institute and country? Learn from experts and others experiences from best practice projects and share your own experiences!
Training School Schedule: The detailed schedule of this Training School can be downloaded here: PEARL PV CA16235 Training School II Schedule_26092019This agenda might be subjected to minor changes.
Venue (please notice the new address)
Cavalieri Art Hotel
Spinola Road
St Julian’s
Malta, STJ 3019
Home

See here for a weblink to travel and accommodation information: Training School_Host_Info_Malta
Participants: PhD candidates, Postdocs , R&D people. Please note that the Training School will be offered to 60 participants at a maximum.
Registration: Registration procedure of trainees:
Application opens: 1st june 2019
Application close: 15th july 2019
Application: Each applicant has to send an email to David Moser (the Training School Selection Chair) at david.moser@eurac.edu with the following documents:

A cover letter briefly (max 1 page) introducing the applicant, previous PV projects, involvement in PEARL-PV activities, motivation and benefits for Training School participation, possibility to disseminate Training School topics through education or awareness sessions within their own institute or countries.
The applicant’s CV (max 2 pages) including relevant publications.

AND to register in e-COST https://e-services.cost.eu. This registration comprises setting up his/her e-COST profile and adding his/her bank details.
Selection procedure of trainees: The Training School applications will be considered by a committee of PEARL PV Core Group members of which David Moser will be the Training School Selection Chair. The outcome of the evaluation will be notified by the Training School Managers. Thereafter the trainees will be officially invited to participate by a message sent by e-COST.
Announcement of the selected trainees and their reimbursement: 1st August 2019 ; Official invitation by e-COST to participate in the Training School: first week of August 2019
The applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Motivation of the applicant to participate to Training School, Weight 40 %
Plan to disseminate Training School topics, Weight 40 %
Quality of PV projects / experience, involvement in PEARL PV activities, Weight 20 %

Only applicants who have registered in e-COST, including their bank details and who have submitted their CV and cover letter will be permitted to take part in the selection procedure. Regarding eligibility of trainees to receive reimbursement, please carefully read the specific rules and regulations shown below.
Registration costs: Free of charge, the Training School Management will therefore apply a registration and selection procedure of trainees.
Other costs: Travel, accommodation and insurances and other costs not being registration costs have to be paid by the trainee him/herself.
Reimbursement: 20 trainees of the total number will be eligible to receive reimbursement which will be 500 Euro per trainee. Note that trainees are only eligible for reimbursement if they have received (and accepted) the official invitation through e-COST (to be expected in August).
Contact persons regarding the content of the Training School:
Training School Manager Gabriele Eder at Gabriele.Eder@ofi.at
Training School Manager Aleksandra Krstic-Furundzic at akrstic@arh.bg.ac.rs

Specific rules and regulations regarding Training Schools of a COST Action:
1) Trainees are entitled to receive a fixed grant as described in the COST Vademecum
2) Trainee Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to attending the Training School. The Trainee Grant is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee. Different Grants amount can be attributed to each trainee.
3) Each trainee must register for an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu – each trainee must add their bank details to their e-COST profile.
4) Trainees eligible to be reimbursed:
Trainees must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD Student or postdoctoral fellow or can be employed by, or affiliated to, an institution, organisation or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research.
Trainees eligible for reimbursement:
1) Trainees from COST Full Members / COST Cooperating Member, see here http://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_member_states
2) Trainees from Approved NNC Institutions.
3) Trainees from Approved European RTD Organisations.
Trainees not eligible to be reimbursed:
1) Trainees from COST Partner Members.
2) Trainees from Approved IPC Institutions.
3) Trainees from Approved IO, EU Commission, Bodies, Offices and Agencies.
4) Other Trainees not specifically mentioned as being eligible.

Workshop on Luminescent Solar Concentrator Photovoltaics (LSC PV)
2019-11-14 | Eindhoven University of Technology, De Zaale, Eindhoven, Netherlands
This workshop on the performance enhancement of Luminescent Solar Concentrator Photovoltaics (LSC PV) will take place on Thursday 14 November 2019 from 9:00h till 17:30h in Building Gemini, Hall Gemini Z0.05, at Eindhoven University of Technology in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Introduction to the LSC PV Workshop
In the past decade, there have been great advances in not only the performance, but also the potential application range of Luminescent Solar Concentrator Photovoltaic (LSC PV) devices. New inorganic luminophores promise the elimination of reabsorption losses and extended lifetimes and complex organic dyes with large Stokes shifts have been developed in labs. Photonic coatings could significantly decrease surface losses, plasmonic enhancements can generate more emission and dye alignment can improve light focusing. New applications are being developed, such as switchable ‘smart’ windows, building integrated PV modules, daylighting elements, greenhouses and even hydrogen production with LSCs. With silicon cell efficiencies reaching values close to the theoretical maximum, LSC PV devices can reach a mature state, while new solar cell materials also can contribute to improvements in performance and commercialization of LSC PVs. Given this context, this workshop seeks to bring together the world’s experts in LSC PV research and development for a focused conversation on the performance enhancement of this intriguing device. Through a series of lectures ranging from fundamental science to device design and from applications to industrial opportunities, we hope to enliven the debate, foster new collaborations and tackle barriers that should be lowered or eliminated to create commercially available LSC PV applications with a good performance.
If you are interested in this topic, conducting research or developing LSC PV elements, we hope to see you at Eindhoven University of Technology in November!
Angèle Reinders and Michael Debije
Chairs of this PEARL PV Workshop
LSC PV devices are plastic lightguides or glass panels topped or embedded with luminescent dyes that absorb sunlight and re-emit it at longer wavelengths. A significant fraction of this light is trapped in the lightguide, focusing the escaping light to customized solar cells to convert irradiance into electric power.
Program
The program of this workshop is available here: OnlineProgramLSCPVWorkshop11112019
The full program booklet can be downloaded here: Workshop on LSC PV COST Action PEARL PV Leaflet Final 11112019
Attendance on invitation by e-COST only.
Publications
Speakers and attendees of this workshop are cordially invited to submit their manuscript about LSC PV research to a Special Issue of Applied Sciences (IF: 2.217) for peer review and, eventually, publication. For all information see the website of the journal at mdpi.com/si/31457 and this flyer: flyer_lsc_pv

Practical information about the location, venue and accommodation
All practical information is available in this document: CA16235WorkshopLSCPV_14110219_Practical information participants
Building Gemini (numbered 15) is located on the campus of Eindhoven University of Technology in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The map of the campus of TU/e can be downloaded here: https://assets.tue.nl/fileadmin/TUe_Plattegrond_2018-09.pdf

MC4 meeting COST Action PEARL PV
2020-02-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Utrecht Science Park, Heidelberglaan 3, Utrecht, 3384CS, Netherlands
The MC4 meeting of COST Action PEARL PV will be held on 24 February from 9:00h till 16:00h in Utrecht, The Netherlands. For information about travel and meeting locations see here: PEARL PV Utrecht MC meeting and Workshop program 2020
The final agenda is available here: CA16235 MC4 24022020 Agenda Final9012020

Workshops COST Action PEARL PV
2020-02-25 12:00 - 2020-02-27 17:00 | Utrecht Science Park, Heidelberglaan 3, Utrecht, 3384CS, Netherlands
Parallel workshops of all working groups of COST Action PEARL PV will be held from 25 February 2020, 12:00h, until 27 February 2020, 17:00h, in Utrecht, The Netherlands. For information about travel and the global program including locations please see here: PEARL PV Utrecht MC meeting and Workshop program 2020
The detailed program is available in this document: WorkshopProgram-update18022020

Online Workshop WG1: Data sharing for trans-European PV performance analyses
2020-11-03 10:00 - 13:30 | Zoom link, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This will be the first online PEARL PV workshop in a series of 6 in order to comply with the meeting guidelines in the covid-19 situation.
This workshop has been organized in the framework of WG1, by prof. Wilfried van Sark, dr. Cihan Gerçek and Nikolina Shutinoska,
on the topic of “Data sharing for trans-European PV performance analyses”
on Tuesday 3 November from 9:00h till 12:30h, according to the following program:
CostActionPEARLPV_OnlineWorkshop_PVPerformance_03112020_Final
The program was provided by a Zoom link, the research presentations are available below:
Andrea Livera, University of Cyprus, Data processing and quality verification: Livera-PEARLPVWG1
Sascha Lindig, Eurac, Performance loss rate and data requirements SLindig_PLR_PearlPV_DB_publish
The summary of this workshop can be found here.
For questions about this workshop, please contact WG1 Leader prof. Wilfried van Sark by this email address: W.G.J.H.M.vanSark-at-uu.nl
The remaining 5 online workshops will take place on the following dates on topics which will be communicated later:
Tuesday 1 December 2020 Webinar – WG3
Tuesday 5 January 2021 Webinar –Topic: tbc
Tuesday 2 February 2021 Webinar – WG2
Tuesday 2 March 2021, Webinar – WG4
Tuesday 6 April 2021, Webinar –Topic: tbc

Online Workshop WG3: Modelling of PV Systems – Challenges and Comparisons
2020-12-01 15:00 - 17:30 | Zoom link, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This will be the second online PEARL PV workshop in a series of 6 in order to comply with the meeting guidelines in the covid-19 situation.
This workshop has been organized in the framework of WG3, by prof. Nicola Pearsall and colleagues of WG3, on the topic of “Modelling of PV Systems – Challenges and Comparisons” on Tuesday 1 December from 14:00h till 16:30h CET, according to the following program:
Modelling of PV Systems workshop programme Dec 2020
The program was offered by a Zoom link, and the research presentations can be downloaded below:
Dr. Nicholas Riedel, DTU, Comparing Different Software Models for Estimating Bifacial Energy Gain: Riedel et al COST Webinar
Dr. Steve Ransome, SRLC, Advanced degradation modelling – finding causes and rates: 2012_PVPMC_20_12_01_final_a
For questions about this workshop, please contact WG3 Leader prof. Nicola Pearsall by this email address: nicola.pearsall@northumbria.ac.uk
The remaining 4 online workshops will take place on the following dates on topics which will be communicated later:
Tuesday 5 January 2021 Webinar –Topic: tbc
Tuesday 2 February 2021 Webinar – WG2
Tuesday 2 March 2021, Webinar – WG4
Tuesday 6 April 2021, Webinar –Topic: tbc

Online Workshop WG5: Data monitoring & analytics for better PV performance and grid integration
2021-01-12 10:00 - 13:30 | Zoom link, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This is the event page for the third online PEARL PV workshop in a series of 6 in order to comply with the meeting guidelines in the covid-19 situation.
This workshop was organized in the framework of WG5, by dr. Jonathan Leloux, dr. Sonia Pinto and colleagues of WG5, on the topic of “Data monitoring & analytics for better PV performance and grid integration” on Tuesday 12 January 2021 from 9:00h till 12:30h CET.
The program covered fault detection for large-scale PV plants and small-scale PV systems, PV performance analysis, soiling losses assessment, PV power degradation, solar resource data and PV grid integration. The workshop offered a series of presentations on these trending topics from outstanding experts from PV research and industry, according to the following program:
WG5_Workshop_2021_01_12_v4
The program was offered by a Zoom link, after registration by e-Cost, please find the summary of the meeting here:
Leloux_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Plenary summary and future work
All presentations can be accessed here:
Reinders Moser PEARL PV CA16235_OnlineWorkshopWG5GeneralIntroduction12012021
Leloux_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Workshop introduction
Bosch_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Impact of performance and degradation on PV plants
Hoogsteen_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – PV as an element in a larger (smart) energy systems
Licari_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Real-Time Compensation of Voltage fluctuations in LV networks
Luz_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Potential for collective self consumption in local energy communities
Micheli_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Optimization and Economics of Seasonal Soiling Mitigation for Utility Scale PV Systems
Moreton_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Data analytics applied to monitoring of large PV plants
Tsafarakis_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Advanced performance assessment and fault detection techniques for residential PV fleets
Ascencio_2021 – PV Performance Assessment of a very large portfolio using minimal data
For questions about this workshop, please contact WG5 Leader dr. Jonathan Leloux by this email address: jonathan.leloux@gmail.com
The remaining 3 online workshops will be held on the following dates on topics which will be communicated later:
Tuesday 2 February 2021 Webinar – WG2
Tuesday 2 March 2021, Webinar – WG4
Tuesday 6 April 2021, Webinar –Topic: tbc

Online Workshop WG2: New approaches for identifying and analysing failures in PV
2021-02-02 10:00 - 14:30 | Zoom link, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This is the event page for the fourth online PEARL PV workshop in a series of 6, which brings together researchers to discuss the next challenges in photovoltaic energy performance and reliability. The workshop complies with the meeting guidelines in the covid-19 situation.
This workshop was organized in the framework of WG2, by dr. Jeff Kettle, dr. Reza Aghaei and colleagues of WG2, on the topic of “New approaches for identifying and analysing failures in PV” on Tuesday 2 February 2021 from 9:00h till 12:30h CET.
In this online workshop, we enjoyed several presentations from world leading outstanding PV experts. The main aim of this workshop was to present the recent development and trends in lifetime prediction, degradation mechanism, failure identification, and analytical approaches for failure modes in PV systems, modules, and components, according to the following summary:
WG2report_10th Feb_Summary
The presentations can be accessed by means of the following links :
Introduction to WG2 and workshop, by Mohammadreza Aghaei, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Jeff Kettle, University of Glasgow
Workshop introduction
Lifetime prediction: when is it useful and when is it a distraction, by Sarah Kurtz, University of California Merced
Sarah Kurtz_Lifetime Prediction of PV Modules – When is it Useful and When is it a Distraction
Outdoor inspection of PV modules using drone-based electroluminescence imaging, by Gisele Alves dos Reis Benatto, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
G.A. Benatto – Outdoor inspection of PV modules using drone-based electroluminescence imaging.pdf
Combined-accelerated stress testing of PV modules and materials, by Michael Owen Bellini, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
M.Bellini_Combined-Accelerated Stress Testing of PV Modules and Materials
Degradation mechanism of CIGS devices, by Mirjam Theelen, TNO, Solliance
M.Theelen_Degradation Mechanisms in CIGS devices
Assessing end-of-life failure modes in PV modules, by Andrew Fairbrother, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
A.Fairbrother_Assessing end-of-life failures
Workshop summary and closing, by Mohammadreza Aghaei, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Jeff Kettle, University of Glasgow
Workshop closing
For questions about this workshop, please contact WG2 Leaders dr. Jeff Kettle and dr. Reza Aghaei by this email address: Jeff.Kettle@glasgow.ac.uk

Seminar on "Designing with Photovoltaics"
2021-07-05 10:30 - 23:30 | Transilvania University of Brașov, str. Institutului no. 10, Brașov, 500484, Romania
The one-day PEARL PV Seminar on the topic
Designing with Photovoltaics
will be held at the Transilvania University of Braşov in Braşov, Romania, on 5 July 2021. The event will be implemented in a hybrid format so to not disadvantage groups/individuals who cannot travel.
The programme will cover design, research and innovation in solar PV powered buildings, cities, vehicles, interior products, textile and fashion, to be explained and illustrated by actual design cases by world famous experts, top designers and innovative frontrunners working for Sono Motors, UNStudio, TNO, SUPSI, ENEA, University of Twente, Eindhoven University of Technology, Studio Van Aubel and Studio Van Dongen. See here for the full programme booklet with information about the framework of this event, schedule of events, speaker bios’, organizer information and practical details: Seminar Designing With Photovoltaics PEARL PV Program Booklet 01072021
The schedule will be as follows, please notice that the time is indicated in local Romanian time, EEST (East European Summer Time), which is one hour ahead of Brussels time.

Time
Speaker / activity
Title / pdf of presentation

9:00 – 9:30
Opening session
– Angèle Reinders, Chair of COST Action PEARL PV, University of Twente and TU/e, The Netherlands
– Bogdan-Gabriel Burduhos – organizer – Transilvania University of Braşov – Romania
– Mihai Lates – vice-dean – TUB, Romania
– Anca Duță – coordinator of RESREC research center – TUB, Romania
1 PEARL PV CA16235_Seminar05072021_Reinders
2 PEARL PV CA16235_Seminar05072021_bbg
3 DPM
4 COST_AD_s

9:30-10:15
Moritz Kitshhoff and Mathieu Baudrit – Sono Motors – Germany
Challenges of solar Integration on BEV
Design Challenges of Solar Integration in BEV

10:15-11:00
Francesco Frontini – SUPSI – Switzerland
BIPV Status Report in Europe: lessons learned from nearly 40 years of projects
Frontini_v2_publ

11:00-11:30
Break
Coffee / tea

11:30-12:00
Neel Patel – Forschungszentrum Jülich – Germany
VIPV modelling method for dynamic scenarios
vipv_modelling_pearl_2021

12:00-12:30
Angèle Reinders – University of Twente and Eindhoven University of Technology – Netherlands
Designing with photovoltaics
Designing with Photovoltaics Reinders 05072021
See also this video: Hoe halen we alle energie uit de zon? :: Universiteit van Nederland

12:30-14:00
Lunch

14:00-14:45
Marjan van Aubel – Studio Van Aubel – The Netherlands
Solar design in every day environments

14:45-15:15
Bonna Newman – TNO – The Netherlands
From squares to racing stripes: Designing PV for vehicles

15:15-15:45
Break
Refreshments

15:45-16:30
Tom Minderhoud – UNStudio – The Netherlands
The future evolution of PV in architectural design
210707_UNS_Cost-Action-Pearl-PV-Brasov(1)(1)

16:30-17:15
Pauline van Dongen – Studio Van Dongen – The Netherlands
Soft and embodied solar design: a practice-based perspective on weaving solar energy into everyday life

This information package will provide travel directions, information about the venue and recommended hotels, as well as other practicalities: information Romania, Brasov 2021. In the venue, local covid-19 measures such as 1.5 meters distancing, wearing of face masks in indoor areas and good ventilation in meeting rooms will be adhered to, see also this seating plan: LOSUniversityofBrasovSeating, walking routes03062021 The current situation regarding covid-19 in Romania is reported in this document, Current rules in Romania regarding COVID-19_14062021, which will be regularly updated.
Update 24 June 2021, Romania has been labelled with the color code green, see both files below:
https://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Hotarare_CNSU_nr__40_din_17_iunie_2021.pdf
https://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Anexa_la_HCNSU_nr_40_din_17_iunie_2021.pdf
As usual, this COST event can only be attended by means of an official invitation from the Grant Holder of this Action, please contact Peter Jansen for information by p.jansen@utwente.nl.
More information about the presentations will be available on this page in due course.

Training School on "Simulation tools and models for the analysis of PV system performance"
2021-07-06 09:30 - 2021-07-09 17:30 | Transilvania University of Brașov, str. Institutului no. 10, Brașov, 500484, Romania
PEARL PV’s Training School on Simulation tools and models for the analysis of PV system performance
took place at the Transilvania University of Braşov in Braşov, Romania, from 6 to 9 July 2021. Simulation tools and models can be used to investigate the design of PV systems, predict their output and assess their performance in operation. In 3.5 days of expert lectures, modelling exercises and excursions, trainees have gained an understanding of modelling approaches for PV system analysis, including system optimisation, performance prediction and fault and loss identification. The participants learnt about modelling principles and current software developments from PEARL PV Working Group members and external experts.
Training School Schedule: Please see here for the detailed schedule of this Training School PEARL PV CA16235 Training School Brasov 6 – 9 July 2021
Selection of Training School presentations:
The role of modelling in assessing and monitoring PV system performance by Nicola Pearsall, University of Northumbria (UK)
Pearsall Role of modelling TS Brasov July 2021
Introduction to energy harvesting and simulation of PV systems Joao Serra, University of Lisbon (P)
Serra Energy_harvesting_simulation_basics
Modelling of PV modules and systems Steve Ransome, Consultant (UK)
Ransome 2021_07_PVCOST_Brasov
The PVLIB approach to modelling and analysis, Josh Stein, Sandia National Laboratory (USA)
Stein PVLIB_Modleing_Tutorial_20210630 Brasov
Irradiance modelling using LightTools, a ray-tracing technique, Xitong Zhu, Eindhoven University of Technology (NL)
Zhu Irradiance Modelling Brasov July 2021
Simulation of the bifacial energy gain for photovoltaic plants using the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Jonathan Leloux and
Jesus Robledo Bueno, Lucisun (B)
Leloux_Robledo_2021_07_08_ – Training School Pearl PV Brasov Bifacial PV simulation – LuciSun (1)
Reliability modelling Jeff Kettle, Glasgow University (UK)
Kettle reliability modelling brasov-share
Encoder-decoder image segmentation models for EL images of thin-film modules, Evgenii Sovetkin, FZ-Jülich (DE)
Sovetkin EL images Brasov July 2021
Fault detection for PV systems using machine learning techniques, Mohammedreza Aghei, Eindhoven University of Technology (NL)
Aghei Fault-Detection-for-Photovoltaic-Systems-using-Machine-Learning-Techniques_07072021
Economic aspects of PV system modelling David Moser, EURAC (IT)
Moser 20210709_PEARL PV_TS
Environmental impact assessment for PV modules and systems – using environmental models Nicola Pearsall, University of Northumbria Pearsall Environmental impact assessment TS Brasov July 2021

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PAST INFORMATION FOR TRAINEES
Venue: The training school will take place at the Transilvania University of Braşov. This information package will provide travel directions, information about the venue and recommended hotels, as well as other practicalities: information Romania, Brasov 2021.
In the venue, local covid-19 measures such as 1.5 meters distancing, wearing of face masks in indoor areas and good ventilation in meeting rooms will be adhered to, see also this seating plan: LOSUniversityofBrasovSeating, walking routes03062021
Important note on COVID-19: This event will be held in a hybrid format. Therefore in-person participation will be limited, so we encourage you to make your application as soon as possible (see details below).
The current situation regarding covid-19 in Romania is reported in this document, Current rules in Romania regarding COVID-19_14062021, which will be regularly updated.
Update 24 June 2021, Romania has been labelled with the color code green, see both files below:
https://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Hotarare_CNSU_nr__40_din_17_iunie_2021.pdf
https://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Anexa_la_HCNSU_nr_40_din_17_iunie_2021.pdf
As usual, but in particular, in this period with covid-19, this COST event can only be attended by means of an official invitation from the Grant Holder of this Action, please contact Peter Jansen for information by p.jansen@utwente.nl.
Participants: PhD candidates, post-doctoral researchers, R&D personnel. Please note that the Training School will be offered to 40 participants at a maximum. Preference will be given to participants from COST Member Inclusiveness Target Countries (see https://www.cost.eu/who-we-are/members/ for information on ITCs).
Registration procedure of trainees:
Application opens: 1st April 2021
Application closes: 31st May 2021
Application: Each applicant should send an email to David Moser (the Training School Selection Chair) at david.moser@eurac.edu with the following documents:

A cover letter briefly (max 1 page) introducing the applicant name and affiliation, previous PV projects, involvement in activities relevant to the PEARL-PV project, motivation and benefits for Training School participation, possibility to disseminate Training School topics through education or awareness sessions within their own institute or countries.
The applicant’s CV (max 2 pages) including relevant publications.

AND to register in e-COST https://e-services.cost.eu. This registration comprises setting up his/her e-COST profile and adding his/her bank details.
Selection procedure of trainees: The Training School applications will be considered by a committee of PEARL PV Core Group members. The outcome of the evaluation will be notified by the Training School Manager. Thereafter the trainees will be officially invited to participate by a message sent by e-COST.
Announcement of the selected trainees and their reimbursement: Middle of June 2021
Official invitation by e-COST to participate in the Training School: Middle of June 2021
The applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Motivation of the applicant to participate to Training School, Weight 40 %
Plan to disseminate Training School topics, Weight 40 %
Quality of PV projects / experience, involvement in PEARL PV activities, Weight 20 %

Only applicants who have registered in e-COST, including their bank details and who have submitted their CV and cover letter will be permitted to take part in the selection procedure. Regarding eligibility of trainees to receive reimbursement, please carefully read the specific rules and regulations shown below.
Registration costs: Free of charge, the Training School Management will therefore apply a registration and selection procedure of trainees.
Reimbursement: 20 trainees of the total number will be eligible to receive reimbursement. Trainees can be reimbursed for their long-distance travel expenses in line with the eligibility rules specified in section 5 of the COST Vademecum (Section Meetings – Financial Support) and the travel reimbursement regulations. In addition, the reimbursement of the daily allowance rate for the country where the Training School takes place covers the incurred accommodation, meals, and local travel expenses.
Contact persons regarding the content of the Training School:
Training School Managers:
Aleksandra Krstic-Furundzic at akrstic@arh.bg.ac.rs
Cedric Caruana at cedric.caruana@um.edu.mt
Chair of PV Simulation Working Group:
Nicola Pearsall at nicola.pearsall@northumbria.ac.uk
Specific rules and regulations regarding Training Schools of a COST Action:
1) Trainees are entitled to receive a fixed grant as described in the COST Vademecum
2) Trainee Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to attending the Training School. The Trainee Grant is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee. Different Grants amount can be attributed to each trainee.
3) Each trainee must register for an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu – each trainee must add their bank details to their e-COST profile.
4) Trainees eligible to be reimbursed:
Trainees must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD Student or postdoctoral fellow or can be employed by, or affiliated to, an institution, organisation or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research.
Trainees eligible for reimbursement:
1) Trainees from COST Full Members / COST Cooperating Member, see here http://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_member_states
2) Trainees from Approved NNC Institutions.
3) Trainees from Approved European RTD Organisations.
Trainees not eligible to be reimbursed:
1) Trainees from COST Partner Members.
2) Trainees from Approved IPC Institutions.
3) Trainees from Approved IO, EU Commission, Bodies, Offices and Agencies.
4) Other Trainees not specifically mentioned as being eligible.

MC5 Meeting
2021-09-22 11:00 - 14:00
This is a placeholder for the MC5 meeting of Cost Action PEARL PV which will be held online in the morning of 22 September 2021 from 9:00h to 12:00h (CEST). Participants will be MC Members and Substitutes, to be officially invited by e-COST by the Grant Holder.
A Zoom link will be supplied on 20 September 2021.
Agenda: CA16235 MC5 22092021 Agenda26082021

Parallel Workshops PEARL PV
2021-09-22 15:00 - 2021-09-24 19:00
This is a placeholder for 3 days of parallel workshops of Cost Action PEARL PV which will be held either fully online or in a hybrid format, so to not disadvantage groups/individuals who cannot travel, from 22 till 24 September 2021. In case of a hybrid event, participants can attend online or in-person on a location, which will be selected – before the end of August – on the basis of the best conditions for event hosting and travel under the rapidly changing Covid-19 situation in Europe.
We cordially invite you to submit an abstract on your latest achievements in photovoltaic (PV) system research, development, and applications, according to the Call for Abstracts: Cost Action PEARL PV CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Workshops 22to24072021
Abstract submission instructions
To have your work considered for presentation at the annual workshop of PEARL PV, please submit the following:

An evaluation abstract (3 pages maximum, for review, including graphs and figures with results, the evaluation abstract is not meant for posting) and
A short abstract of no more than 300 words in length for display on the PEARL PV website.
Please include your name, affiliation, email address and names of all co-authors!
Mention the Working Group(s) of PEARL PV to which your abstract relates.
Please indicate whether you like to present in-person or online.

Please follow the suggested format; evaluation abstracts are expected to be detailed enough to allow a thorough review for programming purposes.
The deadline for submission of the abstracts is 31 August, 2021 at midnight CET. Abstract submission is via email addressed to Ms. Saskia Groenendijk at s.m.groenendijk@utwente.nl
Workshop topics
This year’s call includes several cross cutting themes that span across the 5 Working Groups of PEARL PV, please indicate in the header or footer of your abstract to which WG(s) your work relates.

WG1: PV monitoring
WG2: Reliability and durability of PV
WG3: PV simulation
WG4: PV in the built environment
WG5: PV in grids

Publication in a scientific journal
We are also continuing the option of offering authors who submit particularly high quality abstracts an opportunity to directly submit a manuscript to MDPI journal Applied Sciences[1] (Impact Factor 3.0). This path allows authors to bring their high quality research to the PEARL PV community as well as publishing their work in a high impact journal. Please mention on top of your abstract “Review for journal publication” if you are interested in this opportunity.
On behalf of the whole PEARL PV community we look forward to welcoming and meeting with you at our event.
Emilio Muñoz Cerón (Dr.) Co-Organizer of this PEARL PV Event
Jonathan Leloux (Dr.) WG5 Chair and Co-Organizer of this PEARL PV Event
Tareq Abu Hamed (Dr.) Co-Organizer of the PEARL PV Event
David Moser (Dr.) Vice-Chair of COST Action PEARL PV
Angèle Reinders (Prof.dr.) Chair of COST Action PEARL PV
[1] On the basis of the Workshops in Utrecht in 2020, a Special Issue on “Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Systems” of Applied Sciences got published. It covers 6 interesting, high-level research papers by PEARL PV researchers, see here for full content of this Special Issue: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/special_issues/performance_analysis_photovoltaic

Workshop "Data monitoring & analytics for better PV performance and grid integration"
2021-09-23 15:00 - 2021-09-24 19:00 | Zoom link, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
On 23 and 24 September 2021, COST Action PEARL PV organized a workshop covering topics related to “Data monitoring & analytics for better PV performance and grid integration”. Dr. Jonathan Leloux, WG5 leader and working for Lucisun in Belgium and Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain, hosted this online workshop. The schedule of presentations is shown below, with topics related to fault detection for large-scale PV plants and small-scale PV systems, PV performance analysis, soiling losses assessment, PV power degradation, solar resource data and PV grid integration. Presentations can be opened by clicking on the black text below the title of the presentation.

THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2021

13:00
Opening of the workshop
Jonathan Leloux (Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain)

13:30
Modelling and Impact of Solar Eclipses on PV Energy Production
Ascencio_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Modelling And Impact Of Solar Eclipses On PV Energy Production
Julián Ascencio (Envision Digital, US)

14:00
Consolectiv – A free online tool for the simulation of collective self-consumption in Brussels
Sarr_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Consolectiv – A free online tool for simulation of collective self-consumption in Brussels
Babacar Sarr (LuciSun, Belgium)

14:30
Performance Imputation Techniques for Assessing Costs of Technical Failures in PV Systems
Lindig_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Performance Imputation Techniques for Assessing Costs of Technical Failures in PV Systems
Sascha Lindig (EURAC, Italy)

15:00
Outdoor performance analysis of five different technologies in Palaiseau, France
Aguilar_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Outdoor performance analysis of five different technologies in Palaiseau
Moira Torres Aguilar (École Polytechnique Paris, France)

15:30
Context-Sensitive PV Plant Components Benchmarking Based on Monitoring Data
Vanheusden_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Context-Sensitive PV Plant Components Benchmarking Based on Monitoring Data
Wannes Vanheusden (3E)

16:00
Land-Positive PV Solution: Hybrid PV-Noise Barrier (The CEFRABID Project)
Munoz_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Land-Positive PV Solution – Hybrid PV-Noise Barrier
Emilio Muñoz (University of Jaén)

FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2021

13:00
Long-term performance and shade detection in building integrated photovoltaic systems
Fairbrother_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Long-term performance and shade detection in building integrated photovoltaic systems
Andrew Fairbrother (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)

13:30
The H2020 project SERENDI-PV (Smooth, REliable aNd Dispatchable Integration of PV in EU Grids)
Aleman_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – EU H2020 SERENDI-PV
Monica Aleman (Becquerel Institute)

14:00
Comparison of PV Fault Detection Algorithms
Paolo Graniero (FU Berlin)

14:30
Energy and Economic Assessment of Floating Photovoltaics in Spanish Reservoirs: Cost Competitiveness and the Role of Temperature
Micheli_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Energy and Economic Assessment of Floating PV in Spanish Reservoirs
Leonardo Micheli (University of Jaén)

15:00
Dynamic simulation of the shading cast by a wind farm on an adjacent photovoltaic plant
Robledo_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Dynamic simulation of the shading cast by a wind farm on an adjacent photovoltaic plant
Jesús Robledo (LuciSun)

15:30
High PV penetration in urban areas: a pilot from the e-shape H2020 project
Amaro_e_Silva_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – High PV penetration in urban areas – A pilot from the e-shape H2020 project
Rodrigo Amaro e Silva (Centre O.I.E. – MINES ParisTech)

16:00
Wrap up and closure

Jonathan Leloux (Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain)

Online PEARL PV Workshop WG1: PV Data Management and the PEARL Data Challenge
2021-12-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Zoom link, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This is the webpage of the first online PEARL PV workshop in a series of 5, to were held in the winter of 2021-2022, which brought together researchers to discuss the next challenges in data management of PV monitoring data and PV performance assessments.
This workshop has been organized in the framework of WG1 of COST Action PEARL PV by dr. Atse Louwen (EURAC, Italy), dr. Carolin Ulbrich (Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Germany), dr. Eli Shirazi (University of Twente, the Netherlands) and other colleagues, on the topic of “PV Data Management and the PEARL Data Challenge” on Thursday 2 December 2021 from 10:00h till 13:00h CET.
The full program of this online workshop is available here: PearlPV_CKAN_workshop_02.12.2021 Final
Presentations can be downloaded below:
Data analysis of big data of PV systems using the CKAN database of PEARL PV
by Prof. Dr. Ralph Gottschalg
PearlPV_Gottschalg_PVDigital_final
The importance of shared and synthetic datasets
by Prof. Dr. Angèle Reinders (University of Twente / Eindhoven University of Technology)
PresentationReindersWG1Workshop02122021The importance of shared and synthetic datasets_30112021
Use of PEARL PV platform to Share Spectral data
by Basant Raj Paudyal (University of Agder)
PEARL PV Workshop_2 December_Basant_PDF
Performance Analysis and Degradation of a Large Fleet of PV Systems
by Dr. Sascha Lindig (Eurac Research)
PearlDB_Performance_Lindig
How to use the Pearl PV CKAN database
Dr. Atse Louwen (Eurac Research)
PearlPV_02.12.2021_Atse_PDF
Announcement of data challenges using the Pearl PV CKAN database + session wrap-up
Dr. Eli Shirazi (University of Twente)
Dr. Atse Louwen (Eurac Research
PearlPV_02.12.2021_Atse_PDF
The PEARL Data Challenge Descriptions
Challenge 1: Artificially Faulty Solar PV Datasets for Development and Benchmarking of Fault Detection Algorithms, contact person: Dr. Atse Louwen (atse.louwen@eurac.edu)
PearlPV_CKAN_challenge_FaultDetection_PDF
Challenge 2: Comparison of PV performance across Europe, contact person: Dr. Eli Shirazi (e.shirazi@utwente.nl)
PearlPV CKAN challenge_ PV Performance_PDF
Timeline for both challenges:
• Participants express their interest to the contact person of the challenge (deadline: 23 Dec 2021)
• Participants submit/upload their datasets in the CKAN data server (deadline: 15 Jan 2022)
• Participants develop, train, test and validate their algorithms
• Participants submit results to the contact person of the challenge (deadline: 28 Feb 2022)
CKAN Data Server
For questions about the use of this data server please contact the admins: (1) Dr. Eli Shirazi (e.shirazi@utwente.nl) and (2) Dr. Atse Louwen (atse.louwen@eurac.edu)
CKAN data server access by Welcome – Pearl PV CKAN Repository (pearlpv-cost.eu)
NDA for this CKAN data server: Non-Disclosure and Data Sharing Declaration PEARL PV (hardcopy version) (13-02-19)

Chair of this online workshop:
Dr. Atse Louwen, Eurac Research, Institute for Renewable Energy, Italy, e-mail: Atse.Louwen@eurac.edu
Co-Chairs:
Dr. Carolin Ulbrich, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Germany, e-mail: carolin.ulbrich@helmholtz-berlin.de
Dr. Eli Shirazi, University of Twente, the Netherlands, e-mail: e.shirazi@utwente.nl
Prof. Angèle Reinders, University of Twente/ Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands, e-mail: a.h.m.e.reinders@utwente.nl

Online PEARL PV Workshop WG2: Early Career Forum on Photovoltaic Module and System Reliability
2021-12-15 10:30 - 13:30 | Zoom link by James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Glasgow, United Kingdom
This will be a PEARL PV workshop in a series of 5, to be held in the winter of 2021-2022. This workshop will be organized in the framework of WG2 on Reliability and Durability of PV of COST Action PEARL PV by Dr. Jeff Kettle of James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, and other colleagues, on the topic of “Early Career Forum on Photovoltaic Module and System Reliability” on Wednesday 15 December 2021 from 9:30h till 12:30h CET.
Short description of the program:
This online workshop is focused on PV system and module durability and brings together leading early career researchers from round Europe. In this online event, we will hear speakers involved in failure analysis, reliability testing, non-destructive testing and reliability challenges in new applications of PV.
The final program of this online workshop is available here: COSTActionPearlPV_WG2-OnlineWorkshop 15122021
Registration will take place by e-COST after which a meeting link will be supplied to registered participants shortly before the event will take place.

If you are not a member yet of COST Action PEARL PV, then please contact the chair or co-chairs of this event to indicate your interest in participation. Subsequently you will be registered in e-COST.
Chair of this online workshop:
Dr. Jeff Kettle of James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK , e-mail: jeff.kettle@glasgow.ac.uk
Co-Chairs:
Dr. Mohammadreza Aghaei, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

Online PEARL PV Workshop WG4: Photovoltaic Systems in the Built Environment
2022-01-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Transilvania University of Brașov, str. Institutului no. 10, Brașov, 500484, Romania
This will be a PEARL PV workshop in a series of 5, to be held in the winter of 2021-2022. This workshop will be organized in the framework of WG4 on PV in the Built Environment of COST Action PEARL PV by dr. Bogdan-Gabriel Burduhos (Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania) and other colleagues, on Wednesday 19 January 2022 from 12:00h till 16:00h CET.
The final program of this online workshop is available here: COST Action PEARL PV WG4 Workshop – 19012022 – Photovoltaic systems in the built environment – finalprogram
Some of the presentations are available below, please click on the blue titles to download them.

Time
Item/Title
Presenter

12:00
Introduction of WG4 and opening of the workshop
Bogdan-Gabriel Burduhos
(Transilvania Univ. of Brașov, RO)

12:10
Urban solar potential assessment for onboard solar in electric vehicles
David Pera
(University of Lisbon, PT)

12:30
Innovative microgrid control based on 1s-resolution PV information
Radu Plămânescu
(Politehnica University of Bucharest, RO)

12:50
Outdoor performance analysis of five photovoltaic modules of different technologies in Palaiseau, France
Moira I. Torres Aguilar
(École Polytechnique, FR)

13:10
Solar tracking systems for strings of photovoltaic modules
Macedon-Dumitru Moldovan
(Transilvania Univ. of Brașov, RO)

13:30
Solar energy in Nordic built environments: Opportunities, challenges and barriers
Gabriele Lobacarro
(Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO)

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14:10
Application of thin-film Cu(In,Ga)Se2 modules in PV roads. Feasibility testing and pilot production within Rolling Solar
Aldo Kingma
(TNO Innovation for Life, NL)

14:30
Estimating clear-sky PV electricity production without exogenous data
Stefani Peratikou
(Cyprus University of Technology, CY)

14:50
Electricity-powered charging stations with renewable energy
Filip Cârlea
(Center for the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, RO)

15:10
Effect of the environment on the PV performance
João-Gabriel Bessa
(University of Jaén, ES)

15:30
TBC
Robert Blaga
(West University of Timisoara, RO)

15:50
Summary and closing
Bogdan-Gabriel Burduhos
(Transilvania Univ. of Brașov, RO)

Registration will take place by e-COST after which the event will take place the BBB platform.
If you are not a member yet of COST Action PEARL PV, then please contact the chair of this event to indicate your interest in participation. Subsequently you will be registered in e-COST.
Chair of this online workshop:
Dr. Bogdan Gabriel Burduhos, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, e-mail: bogdan.burduhos@unitbv.ro

Online PEARL PV Workshop WG3: Modelling of PV Potential and Performance
2022-02-22 11:00 - 14:30 | Zoom link, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This will be a PEARL PV workshop in a series of 5, to be held in the winter of 2021-2022. This workshop will be organized in the framework of WG3 on PV Simulation of COST Action PEARL PV by Prof.dr. Nicola Pearsall (Northumbria University, UK), Prof. dr. João Serra (University of Lisbon, Portugal), and other colleagues, on the topic of “Modelling of PV Potential and Performance” on 22 February 2022 from 10:00h till 13:30h CET.
This on-line meeting will focus on the work of early career researchers over a range of modelling approaches and applications – from assessment of PV potential to understanding PV performance in field.
The final program of this online workshop is available here: WG3 online workshop programme Feb 2022
Registration will take place by e-COST after which a Zoom link will be supplied to registered participants shortly before the event will take place: <Zoom link will soon be shown here>.
If you are not a member yet of COST Action PEARL PV, then please contact the chair or co-chairs of this event to indicate your interest in participation. Subsequently you will be registered in e-COST.
Chair of this online workshop:
Prof.dr. Nicola Pearsall (Northumbria University, UK), e-mail: nicola.pearsall@northumbria.ac.uk
Co-Chairs:
Prof. dr. João Serra (University of Lisbon, Portugal), e-mail: jmserra@fc.ul.pt

Training School on "Potential of monitoring tools and advanced operation and maintenance practice for security and predictability of PV performance"
2022-03-08 09:00 - 2022-03-11 23:59 | University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands, Enschede, Netherlands
PEARL PV’s Training School on the Potential of monitoring tools and advanced operation and maintenance practice for security and predictability of PV performance
took place at the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands, from 08 to 11 March 2022. The intention was to discuss how the analysis of data on actual long-term monitored performance, defects and failures in photovoltaic (PV) systems allows to quantitatively determine the absolute effects of nominal component characteristics, key system design, installation, operation, maintenance practices on efficiency, reliability and durability of solar PV energy systems as well as their forecasting. The discussion also included the use of various (including future) products which will enable PV system owners (residential and utility-scale) to control the quality of their PV systems. In 3.5 days of expert lectures, exercises and excursions, trainees gained an understanding of the potential of monitoring tools and advanced operation and maintenance practice for security and predictability of PV performance. The participants learnt about monitoring tools, defects and failures in PV systems and maintenance practice from PEARL PV Working Group members and external experts.
Training School Schedule: Please see here for the final schedule of this Training School: PEARL Training School4_Twente 2022_Schedule of Events 07032022
All presentations of the Training School can be downloaded here: AllPresentationsPEARLPVTrainingSchoolMarch2022
Participants: PhD candidates, post-doctoral researchers, R&D personnel. Please note that the Training School will be offered to 40 participants at a maximum. Preference will be given to participants from COST Member Inclusiveness Target Countries (see https://www.cost.eu/who-we-are/members/ for information on ITCs).
Venue: The training school will take place at the University of Twente in Enschede, the Netherlands. Travel information and maps can be accessed here: Contact | Route & campus map | Home (EN) (utwente.nl) Information about public transport in the Netherlands, such as bus and train schedules, can be accessed by this website: https://9292.nl/. While the dates of the Training School will be approaching, details about the specific meeting space at University of Twente as well as routing on campus will be provided here: Training School – Route17022022.
Important note on COVID-19: At present, the Training School has been categorized as an educational activity, for which reason it will be held as a physical gathering with online access, that is to say as a so-called hybrid-physical event. According to the recent announcement by the Government of the Netherlands about the covid-19 regulations, on Friday 25 February many requirements will be lifted. For the full message, which covers many topics please visit this website: 3 steps to reopen the Netherlands | News item | Government.nl Coronavirus measures in brief are all available in English: Coronavirus measures in brief | Coronavirus COVID-19 | Government.nl
Furthermore the situation regarding COVID-19 in the Netherlands is reported on a daily basis on this website: Coronavirus Dashboard | COVID-19 | Government.nl
Official invitation required: As usual, but in particular, in this period with COVID-19, this COST event can only be attended by means of an official invitation from the Grant Holder of this Action. Trainees appointed by a Dutch organization who register after 31 January 2022, should contact Ms. Bianca Dibbelink at b.j.dibbelink@utwente.nl for late registration. Due to limited seats during the Training School, your participation should be officially confirmed by her by email.
Important notice: Due to a recent change of the COST Regulations for Local Organizers of meetings and events, the Local Organizer must offer lunches and dinners on the basis of the Daily Allowance which registered participants will receive, meaning that participants will be kindly asked to purchase their own lunches and dinners.
Accommodation information
Recommended hotels on or near UT’s campus are U ParkHotel, or De Broeierd. For UParkHotel it is recommended to mention that you attend this Training School in order to get access to a limited block of rooms. If you prefer to stay in the City of Enschede, then InterCityHotel Enschede or The Residence are great options in the vicinity of public transport. There’s also plenty other accommodations in Enschede and/or Hengelo (OV). You can easily find and book your hotel through Booking.com
Contact persons regarding the content of the Training School:
Training School Manager: Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Krstic-Furundzic at akrstic@arh.bg.ac.rs
Training School Manager: Dr. Cedric Caruana at cedric.caruana@um.edu.mt

Local organizers:
Ms. Saskia Groenendijk / University of Twente at s.m.groenendijk@utwente.nl
Dr. Eli Shirazi / University of Twente at e.shirazi@utwente.nl
Prof. Dr. Wilfried Van Sark/ University of Utrecht, Copernicus Institute at w.g.j.h.m.vansark@uu.nl
Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Kettle / University of Glasgow, at jeff.kettle@glasgow.ac.uk
Prof. Dr. Angele Reinders / University of Twente at a.h.m.e.reinders@utwente.nl
Grant Holder of this Action:
Peter Jansen / University of Twente at p.jansen@utwente.nl.

The application procedure for external Trainees closed on 31 January 2022, see below for more information.
Registration procedure for external Trainees:
Application opens: 20.12.2021
Application closes: 31.01.2022
Application: Each applicant should send an email to David Moser (the Training School Selection Chair) at david.moser@eurac.edu with the following documents:

A cover letter briefly (max 1 page) introducing the applicant name and affiliation, previous PV projects, involvement in activities relevant to the PEARL-PV project, motivation and benefits for Training School participation, possibility to disseminate Training School topics through education or awareness sessions within their own institute or countries.
The applicant’s CV (max 2 pages) including relevant publications.

AND to register in e-COST https://e-services.cost.eu. This registration comprises setting up his/her e-COST profile and adding his/her bank details.
Selection procedure of trainees: The Training School applications will be considered by a committee of PEARL PV Core Group members. The outcome of the evaluation will be notified by the Training School Manager. Thereafter the trainees will be officially invited to participate by a message sent by e-COST.
Announcement of the selected trainees and their reimbursement: 20.01.2022
Official invitations by e-COST to participate in the Training School can be expected in the first two weeks of February 2022
The applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Motivation of the applicant to participate to Training School, Weight 40 %
Plan to disseminate Training School topics, Weight 40 %
Quality of PV projects / experience, involvement in PEARL PV activities, Weight 20 %

Only applicants who have registered in e-COST, including their bank details and who have submitted their CV and cover letter will be permitted to take part in the selection procedure. Regarding eligibility of trainees to receive reimbursement, please carefully read the specific rules and regulations shown below.
Registration costs: Free of charge; the Training School Management will therefore apply a selection procedure of trainees.
Other costs: Travel, accommodation and insurances. Other costs apart from registration costs have to be paid by the trainee him/herself.
Reimbursement: 20 trainees from the total number of accepted applicants will be eligible to receive a reimbursement of 500 Euro per trainee. Note that trainees are only eligible for reimbursement if they have received (and accepted) the official invitation through e-COST (to be expected in February 2022).
Specific rules and regulations regarding Training Schools of a COST Action:
1) Trainees are entitled to receive a fixed grant as described in the COST Vademecum
2) Trainee Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to attending the Training School. The Trainee Grant is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee. Different Grants amount can be attributed to each trainee.
3) Each trainee must register for an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu – each trainee must add their bank details to their e-COST profile.
4) Trainees eligible to be reimbursed:
Trainees must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD Student or postdoctoral fellow or can be employed by, or affiliated to, an institution, organisation or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research.
Trainees eligible for reimbursement:
1) Trainees from COST Full Members / COST Cooperating Member, see here http://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_member_states
2) Trainees from Approved NNC Institutions.
3) Trainees from Approved European RTD Organisations.
Trainees not eligible to be reimbursed:
1) Trainees from COST Partner Members.
2) Trainees from Approved IPC Institutions.
3) Trainees from Approved IO, EU Commission, Bodies, Offices and Agencies.
4) Other Trainees not specifically mentioned as being eligible.

COST Action PEARL PV's Conference - Enabling the PV Terawatt Transition
2022-03-14 09:00 - 2022-03-16 23:59 | University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands, Enschede, Netherlands
COST Action PEARL PV organized an international conference from 14 to 16 March 2022 at University of Twente
in Enschede, the Netherlands. The program of this conference is related to the mean aims of this COST Action:
to improve the energy performance and reliability of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems in order to enable
the PV terawatt transition. This aim is embedded in research that is conducted in five Working Groups which will
organize five sessions at the PEARL PV Conference on resp. (1) PV Monitoring, (2) Reliability and Durability of PV,
(3) PV Simulation, (4) PV in the Built Environment and (5) PV in Grids.
The final program of the conference is available here:
FinalProgramPEARLPVConference14_15March2022-Final
All presentations that are available by 27 April 2022 can be downloaded here:
AllPresentationsCOSTActionPEARLPVConferenceMarch2022
Venue of this event: U ParkHotel (and Waaier building of University of Twente)

Plenary speakers
Dr. Gordana Kregar, COST Association, Brussels, Belgium
Title: COST PROGRAMME & CA 16235 – Overview

Dr. Gordana Kregar is working as a Science Officer in the COST Association for the last two years. She is responsible for 22 COST Actions covering multiple Science and Technology fields, providing them constant support, ensuring quality control and taking responsibility for the management of the relevant budget. As well, one of the main responsibilities include implementation of proposal submission, evaluation, selection and approval procedure. Before joining COST, she was employed at EUREKA Association. As the Call Coordinator of Eurostars Programme and the Coordinator of the Evaluation team, she was leading all the activities related to two-step evaluation process and supervising human resources assigned to the call. She has a scientific background acquired in the field of the experimental atomic physics. Her experience as a researcher in physics comes from 7+ years working at the Institute of Physics, Zagreb in two laboratories, for laser spectroscopy and for laser cooling, which has led to several internationally recognized articles and her Ph.D. thesis.
Dr. Teresa Barnes, Materials Reliability and Durability Group, NREL, Denver, USA
Title: Predicting and Extending PV Module Lifetime

Teresa Barnes manages the Materials Reliability and Durability Group at NREL. She is also the Principal Investigator and Director of the DuraMAT Consortium for module materials research. Dr. Barnes’ group focuses on PV module and system reliability, including accelerated test development, materials and interface modeling, degradation mechanisms, field failure modes, sustainability, and materials science. Our group has worked with stakeholders throughout the PV value chain on the development of industry standards for reliability testing and energy yield. We conduct application driven research on adhesion, cell and module degradation, mechanical damage, material weathering, and other topics. Teresa has worked in PV at NREL for 16 years on thin-film PV, flexible devices, and transparent contacts and started focusing on reliability in 2016. She is a Chemical Engineer with a PhD from the Colorado School of Mines and a BS from the University of Maryland.
Prof. dr. Monica Lira-Cantu, Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ICN2, Barcelona, Spain
Title: Perovskite Solar Cell Stability

Monica Lira-Cantu is the director of the Nanostructured Materials for Photovoltaic Energy Group (NMPE) at ICN2 (Barcelona, Spain). Her research interests are the synthesis and application of nanostructured materials for next-generation solar cells: Dye sensitized, Hybrid, Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells. The NMPE group is focused on the synthesis of novel nanomaterials and the control of their optoelectronic properties through their manipulation at molecular level, with the aim of developing highly stable and highly efficient perovskite solar cells. NMPE aims at the development of highly stable solar cells for industrial applications (e.g. building integration PV) and novel self-powered photovoltaic-based devices for Internet of things (IoT) applications (e.g. sensors, wearables, printed electronics). The group is internationally recognized for its implication in the enhancement of the operational stability of emerging photovoltaics.
Monica Lira-Cantu has a Bachelor in Chemistry Science (Mexico) and obtained a Master and PhD in Materials Science (University of Barcelona). She worked at ExxonMobil Research & Engineering in New Jersey (USA) initiating a laboratory on energy related applications, University of Oslo (Norway), Riso National Laboratory (Denmark), the Center for Advanced Science and Innovation (Japan) (2006) and she was also a visiting professor of EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland). She has more than 125 publications and a h = 48 (July 2021).
Prof. dr. Christophe Ballif, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and CSEM, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Title: Photovoltaics go fast: improved technologies and carbon footprint for a wider range of applications

Christophe Ballif is the director of the Phototovoltaics and Thin Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab) at the institute of microengineering (IMT) in Neuchâtel (part of the EPFL since 2009). The lab focus is on the science and technology of high efficiency heterojunction crystalline cells, so-called passivating contacts for solar cells, multi-junction solar cells include novel generation Perovskite on innovative optical high speed detector and on various macroelectronics application. It also deals with energy management with a focus on integration of solar electricity into the energy system. Since 2013, Ballif is also the director of the CSEM PV-Center, also located in Neuchâtel. The CSEM PV-Center is focusing more on industrialization and technology transfer in the field of solar energy, including solar electricity management and storage. At the core of the CSEM PV-center activities lies several “pilot lines” for various kinds of solar cells manufacturing and a platform for developing “ideal packaging solutions and polymers” for PV modules. In addition, joined facilities between CSEM and EPFL of over 800 m2 are available for modules manufacturing, measuring and accelerated aging. In 2016, Christophe Ballif received the Becquerel prize for his contributions to the field of high efficiency photovoltaics.
Prof. dr. Jan Kleissl, University of California, San Diego, USA.
Title: Solar Forecasting

Jan Kleissl is the Director of the UC San Diego Center for Energy Research and Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UC San Diego. He researches the interaction of weather with engineering systems in buildings, solar power systems, and the electric power grid. Kleissl’s solar variability models, sky imager solar forecasting tools, and numerical weather prediction solar forecasts have been commercialized or used operationally to advance solar power integration. Kleissl received an undergraduate degree from the University of Stuttgart and a PhD from the Johns Hopkins University, both in environmental engineering with a focus in environmental fluid mechanics. Jan Kleissl has published over 100 papers in the top journals of solar power resources, forecasting, and integration.

Full organizing committee
Dr. David Moser, EURAC, Italy, Vice Chair of this Action
Dr. Jeff Kettle, University of Glasgow, UK, WG2 Leader on Reliability and Durability of PV
Prof.dr. Nicola Pearsall, Northumbria University, UK, WG3 Leader on PV Simulation
Dr. Bogdan Burduhos, Transylvania University of Brasov, Romania, WG4 Leader on PV in the Built Environment
Dr. Jonathan Leloux, Lucisun, Belgium and Spain, WG5 Leader on PV in Grids.
Prof.dr. Angèle Reinders, University of Twente and Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands, Chair of this Action
Prof.dr. Wilfried van Sark, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, WG1 Leader on PV Monitoring

Travel information to University of Twente (UT) in Enschede, the Netherlands, can be accessed here: Contact | Route & campus map | Home (EN) (utwente.nl)
